Sarah Edmunds
1679 -
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Sarah Edmunds was born 17 Feb 1678/79, Providence, Providence Co., RI (daughter of Andrew Edmunds and Mary Hearnden).
2. Andrew Edmunds was born Abt 1639, England; died Abt 1695, Providence, Providence Co., RI. Notes:
The surname is sometimes spelled Edmands or Edmonds.
Land records involving Andrew are viewable in "The early records of the town of Providence" at Google Books.
Captain Andrew Edmonds fought in King Philip's War, leading 30 men from Providence. "On 3 March 1679 'on account of his service done in the war' he was granted four acres of land 'at the place called the narrow passage [where Red Bridge now stands] he there intending the keeping of a ferry.' " (source: "Early Rehoboth: Documented Historical Studies of Familes and Events in this Plymouth Colony Township, Volume 3" by Richard LeBaron Bowen, p 86)
See notes for wife Mary.Andrew married Mary Hearnden 14 Oct 1675, Providence, Providence Co., RI. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Hearnden) was born Abt 1650. [Group Sheet]
3. Mary Hearnden was born Abt 1650 (daughter of Benjamin Hearnden). Notes:
Mary is identified as d/o Benjamin Harendean in "Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America."
According to "Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America" p 168, in 1696 Andrew's widow Mary was allowed to keep the ferry over the Seekonk River. See notes for Andrew.Children:
- Mary Edmunds was born 20 Oct 1676, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
- 1. Sarah Edmunds was born 17 Feb 1678/79, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
- William Edmunds was born 7 Mar 1680/81, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
- Andrew Edmunds was born 17 Jun 1683, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
- Joseph Edmunds was born 17 Aug 1685, Providence, Providence Co., RI; died Abt Jun 1767.
- Patience Edmunds was born 2 Feb 1686/87, Providence, Providence Co., RI.
Generation: 3
6. Benjamin Hearnden Notes:
The surname is sometimes given as Herenden, Harandean, or Harrington.
Children:
- 3. Mary Hearnden was born Abt 1650.